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### Question: What causes Night terror?
### Response: The cause is unknown, but night terrors may be triggered by:
Fever Lack of sleep Periods of emotional tension, stress, or conflict
Night terrors are most common in boys ages 5 - 7, although they also can occur in girls. They are fairly common in children ages 3 - 7, and much less common after that.
Night terrors may run in families. They can occur in adults, especially when there is emotional tension or the use of alcohol.